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Can the hole in the heart of the fetus heal on its own?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My sister is six months pregnant. She did 3D sonography, and the doctor told her the baby has a hole in the heart. Can the baby's hole recover independently, or is surgery required?

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Archana. G.

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Dr. Archana. G. is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and MD at the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. She provides continuing and comprehensive health care for individuals and families of all ages, genders, and diseases. Currently, she is practicing at KIMS Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. If the baby has only one heart hole, it is better to see if it can be corrected. If it is life-threatening, we can also do it after birth. Kindly do not go for fetal surgery, as it is complicated.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 12, 2023
Reviewed At January 10, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Archana. G. is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and MD at the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. She provides continuing and comprehensive health care for individuals and families of all ages, genders, and diseases. Currently, she is practicing at KIMS Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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MBBS

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Dr. Archana. G. is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and MD at the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. She provides continuing and comprehensive health care for individuals and families of all ages, genders, and diseases. Currently, she is practicing at KIMS Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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